African Peanut Stew

From the book Almost Meatless by Joy Manning and Tara Mataraza Desmond

A traditional West African recipe, full of good nutrients and flavor.

Basic Marinade for Seafood

From the book Marinades, Rubs, Brines, Cures, and Glazes by Jim Tarantino

Black Pepper and Garlic Chicken Wings

From the book Cindy Pawlcyn’s Appetizers by Cindy Pawlcyn

Borlotti Beans in Tomato Sauce with Creamy Polenta

From the book Heirloom Beans by Vanessa Barrington and Steve Sando

A winter meal-in-a-bowl, with or without Italian sausage.

Chipotle-Glazed Steak and Avocado Salad

From the book Simply Mexican by Lourdes Castro

Clam, Shrimp and Scallop Pan Roast

From the book Dinosaur Bar-B-Que by Nancy Radke and John Stage

Serve with a spoon and plenty of good bread to sop up all the tasty sauce.

Coco Loco Tequila Cupcakes

From the book Tequila by Joanne Weir

Easy Champagne Chocolate Truffles

From the book Tiny Bubbles by Kate Simon

Fettuccine with Goat-Cheese Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes

From the book Pure Simple Cooking by Diana Henry

Gnudi

From the book The Gastrokid Cookbook by Hugh Garvey and Matthew Yeomans

From the cookbook ‘Gastrokid,’ these cheese-based pillows are a treat.

Grilled Garlic Shrimp

With Mâche, Avocado, and Red Onion Salad

From the book Cooking for Two by Jessica Strand

This recipe for two from Jessica Strand can easily be doubled.

Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi

With Orange, Sage, and Brown Butter Sauce and a Watercress and Blood Orange Salad

From the book Cooking for Two by Jessica Strand

Panini with Goat Cheese, Arugula, Roasted Peppers, and Salame

From the book Salumi by Joyce Goldstein, John Piccetti, and François Vecchio

A fresh take on a salami sandwich from the book ‘Salumi.’

Petite French Almond Cakes

From the book The Tea Deck by Sara Perry

These golden sweets look like a cookie, but are tender like a cake.

Potsticker Dumplings

From the book Quick and Easy Chinese by Nancie McDermott

These take a little time but are not difficult.

Red Rooibos Rioja

From the book Zero-Proof Cocktails by Liz Scott

Roasted Tomatoes and Pumpkin Seed Pesto Tacos

From the book Tacos by Mark Miller

Put this recipe in your queue for summer’s tomato season.

Trofie al Pesto (Ligurian Gnocchi with Pesto)

From the book Saveur Cooks Authentic Italian by Saveur Magazine

Twisted homemade pasta.

Zucchini Fritters with Dill

From the book Turquoise by Greg Malouf and Lucy Malouf

These little fritters are a popular meze dish in Turkey.